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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63782 Size: SH

    Important: To reduce the chance of damage to the trim panel leave the switch in the panel until after the panel is removed from the door.

  1. Lower the door window.
  2. Remove the inside handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 63786 Size: SH
  3. Remove the pull handle plug.

    4. Object Number: 63819 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws behind the pull handle plug.

    5. Object Number: 63818 Size: SH

    Notice: Insert the fastener removal tool between the male fastener, which is attached to the trim panel, and the female retainer, which is in the door. Incorrectly inserting the tool between the head of the female retainer and the door will break the fasteners.

  5. For better sight access to the fasteners start by first prying out the fastener at the rear of the trim panel that is approximately 50 mm (2 in) up from the trim panel seam.

    6. Pry out the remaining trim panel fasteners working your way forward.

  6. Lift the trim panel up off the upper retainers and reposition the panel by the door.

    7. Object Number: 424152 Size: SH
  7. Remove the harness connector from the switch.
  8. Remove the trim panel with absorber, switch, and speaker grill.
  9. Remove any trim panel upper retainers that remained on the door.
  10. Transfer parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 424152 Size: SH
  1. Reinstall any loose upper retainers to the door trim panel.
  2. Position the trim panel near the door and install the switch harness to the switch.

    3. Object Number: 63818 Size: SH
  3. Install the trim panel to the top of the door engaging the upper retainers.
  4. Align all the trim panel side and lower fasteners with the retainers in the door.

    5. Object Number: 63819 Size: SH
  5. Press the trim panel firmly to the door at each fastener location.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the screws behind the pull handle.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the pull handle screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 63786 Size: SH
  7. Install the pull handle plug.

    8. Object Number: 63782 Size: SH
  8. Install the bezel to the handle.
    9. 8.1. Position the bezel around the inside door handle.
    8.2. Push firmly on the bezel to engage the locking tabs to the door.